- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Zion, IL
Mt Zion High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Zion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172739002908
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Zion High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mount Zion · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 762
- students enrolled
Mt Zion High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Zion High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mount Zion, IL.
School address
District: Mt Zion Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 172739002908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mt Zion High School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.6 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 172739002908 · Mount Zion, IL High · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Zion Intermediate School (557 students)
Mt Zion High School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.6 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mt Zion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mt Zion High School
762 students
- Mt Zion Interm
Mt Zion Intermediate School
557 students
- Mt Zion Jr Hig
Mt Zion Jr High School
378 students
- Mcgaughey Elem
Mcgaughey Elem School
371 students
- Mt Zion Elem S
Mt Zion Elem School
359 students
What this shows Mt Zion High School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Zion High School compares
Mt Zion High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Mt Zion High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Mt Zion Cusd 3 reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Zion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcgaughey Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Zion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Zion High School
How many students attend Mt Zion High School?
Mt Zion High School has 762 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Zion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Zion High School is 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Zion High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Zion High School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Mount Zion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Zion High School?
Mt Zion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt Zion High School rank among public schools in Mount Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Zion High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mount Zion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Zion Cusd 3?
Besides Mt Zion High School, Mt Zion Cusd 3 also operates Mt Zion Intermediate School (557 students), Mt Zion Jr High School (378 students), and Mcgaughey Elem School (371 students). See the Mt Zion Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.